Transportation

in committee · New York · Senate Feb 27, 2026

S 9307: Relates to certain signal devices for railroad trains or other on-track equipment

Requires whenever any person driving a vehicle approaches a railroad grade crossing where there is on-track equipment, the driver of such vehicle shall stop not less than fifteen feet from the nearest rail of such railroad, and shall not proceed until they can do so safely.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates driver stops at railroad crossings to enhance safety, directly aligning with transportation safety standards for road-rail intersections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Rail

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in committee · New York · Senate May 5, 2026

S 9216: Directs the department of transportation and certain public authorities to study certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state

Directs the Department of Transportation, the Bridge Authority, the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel authority, the Thruway authority, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to each conduct a study of certain bridges spanning bodies of water connected to deep water ports in the state to determine whether such bridges have the structural integrity to withstand an impact from large vessels such as cargo ships, oil tankers and cruise ships; requires a report and recommendations; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates safety study of port bridges to ensure structural integrity against vessel impacts, enhancing transportation infrastructure safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bridges Freight Ports

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in committee · New York · Assembly Apr 28, 2026

A 10116: Relates to commuter passes on the New York state thruway in the Syracuse area

Authorizes the New York state thruway authority to issue annual short distance commuter permits which shall provide for travel at no charge between interchanges in permit areas.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAuthorizes free commuter permits for travel between Thruway interchanges, enhancing transportation accessibility for commuters without cost.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 9140: Requires that all new motor vehicles sold or leased at new motor vehicle dealerships include a spare tire

Requires that all new motor vehicles sold or leased at new motor vehicle dealerships include a spare tire, whether or not equipped with standard radial or run-flat tires.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires spare tires as a vehicle safety feature, aligning with transportation safety enhancement indicators in the topic description.85% confidence

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failed · New York · Assembly May 20, 2026

A 10238: Relates to exempting school buses from certain regulations on the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturers' sales fleets

Exempts school buses from certain regulations relating to the percentage of zero-emission vehicles in manufacturer's sales fleets of medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles.

Topics ✗ EnvironmentOpposes EnvironmentExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle fleet requirements, weakening emissions regulations and reducing pressure for cleaner transportation.90% confidence ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationExempts school buses from zero-emission vehicle requirements, weakening sustainable transportation mandates in vehicle regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles

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signed · New York · Senate Aug 14, 2026

S 9238: Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of New Rochelle

S 9238 establishes a temporary program allowing the city of New Rochelle to use photo speed cameras in school zones to issue fines to vehicle owners for speeding violations. The program permits up to three school zones at a time, with cameras active during school hours and 30 minutes before/after school or student activities. Key provisions require annual calibration checks, privacy safeguards to blur driver/vehicle details in images, and strict handling of recorded data (destruction after case resolution). The program expires December 31, 2031, and applies only to New Rochelle's school speed zones.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill implements speed cameras in school zones to enforce speed limits, directly enhancing transportation safety through vehicle regulation enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

in committee · New York · Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 10178: Exempts vehicles owned and/or operated by certain persons, vendors, organizations or not-for-profit corporations from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax

Exempts vehicles owned and/or operated by a not-for-profit corporation, any private vehicle operated by a worker or volunteer, first responders, military personnel, veterans, healthcare workers, critical infrastructure workers acting on behalf of such organization or public employees traveling in an official capacity, wholesale food distributors or wholesale or retail delivery vehicles from the imposition of the metropolitan commuter transportation mobility tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts specific groups from a tax, providing targeted tax relief which aligns with supporting tax policy by reducing burdens on eligible entities.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts critical transportation users (first responders, delivery vehicles) from mobility tax, facilitating essential services and reducing operational barriers within transportation infrastructure.85% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransExempts veterans' vehicles from tax, providing direct financial benefit and recognition as explicitly listed in the bill's exemption criteria.95% confidence

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passed · New York · Assembly May 4, 2026

A 10181: Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to conduct a study of official inspection stations, safety inspections and fees

Directs the commissioner of motor vehicles to conduct a study to examine and update the requirements of safety inspections conducted to ensure the operational safety of all motor vehicles; requires a report; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates study to update vehicle safety inspection requirements, aiming to enhance operational safety standards under transportation regulations.85% confidence

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jun 4, 2026

A 10323: Allows commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street

Directs the New York city taxi and limousine commission to establish a pilot program to evaluate the impact of commuter vans accepting street hails; authorizes commuter vans to accept hails from prospective passengers in the street in certain locations until June thirtieth, two thousand thirty; directs the New York city taxi and limousine commission to submit a report evaluating such pilot program to the mayor, the speaker of the council, the governor, the temporary president of the senate, and the speaker of the assembly, no later than February first, two thousand twenty-eight and annually thereafter until the completion of such pilot program.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationAllows commuter vans to hail passengers street-side, requiring safety/efficiency evaluation. Enhances service flexibility within transportation regulations.90% confidence

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in committee · New York · Senate Feb 26, 2026

S 9298: Requires rental vehicle companies provide for additional liability insurance on rental vehicles

Requires rental vehicle companies provide for additional liability insurance on rental vehicles and have such insurance be primary during each rental period.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates primary liability insurance for rental vehicles, enhancing transportation safety by ensuring coverage during rentals per vehicle regulation standards.95% confidence

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